Fireproof varnish



Patented Dec. 28, W26.

PATENT @FFlCEi FERNANDQ SOMOZA VIVAS, OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

FIREPROOF VARNISH.

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The invention relates to tire-proof varnish, and has an object theprovision of a material of this character which is non-inflanv mab e,and which when applied to inflammable i'naterials will prevent them frombec burned. A. :lurther object of the invention the provision of a.tire-proof varnish that will; be weather resistant so as to be eilicienttor the usual function of a varnish,

amel'y to prevent deterioration of the surfaces to which it is appliedby weathering or the wear of use. A further object of the invention isthe provision oi? a lire-proof varnish which will be comparatively cheapto produce.

The formula for the varnish embodying the invention which it ispreferred to use with the Plt)1)()1'ill0l1 ol" the ditlerent ingredientsis as follows:

lllre thinner above listed, in the above formula, is made the subect-inattcr ot a tax-pending appli. .-ation filed June l t, i923, terial Niunber ti .i,ll6 and the formula of ti same is follows:

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Nearturp-s" M l'l "lu,. 'pe1'1tine it) Lint sulphate 5l'tdtflll(HGtllktllfi 1 D ving: oil 4 Carbon tetrachloride 40Application filed June 14:, 1923, Serial No. 645,844.

Renewed May 26, 1928.

The Nearturps in the above solvent formula is a mineral oil productwhich is in common use to replace some of the turpentine in the mixtureof paints. The substance is a gasoline produc ed by straightdistillation, as distinguished from a cracking process, and which hasbeen deodorized by treatment with alcohol. Other trn'pentiue substitutesmay be used in lieu thereof if desired.

The oil in either formula may be linseed oil or any accepted equivalentthereof, and the varnish gum may be any of the usual gums from whichvarnishes are made. While both cobalt acetate and lead acetate have beenrecited in the formula, one or the other thereof may be omitted withoutdestroying the fireproof or other qualities of the varnish.

Minor changes may be made in the pro portions of the parts, or knownequivalents may be utilized for any oi the ingredients named withoutdeparting from the spirit of the invention.

I claim:

l. A varnish comprising in combination,

drying oil, varnish gum, glycerine, lime, an

acetate, a thinner, boraX. boric acid, tungstate 01 sodium andperchlorethanc, in proportions to term a fireproot varnish.

ZZ.1\ lire-proof varnish comprising in combination, drying oil 4t?parts, varnish gun'i :30 parts, glycerine 5 parts, lime 1 part, cobaltacetate l part, lead acetate l part, a thinner it) parts. borax 15parts, boric acid 8 parts, tungst-ate oi sodilun 3 parts andperchlorethane 2 parts.

fire-prooit varnish comprising in combination, drying oil, varnish gum,glycerine, lime, cobalt acetate, lead acetate, borax, boric acid,tungstatc of sodium, perchlorethanc, Nearturps, turpentine, zincsulphate, and carbon tetrachloride in proportions to form a lire-proofvarnish.

FERNANDO SOIMOZA VIVAS.

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